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Welcome to the Livestock Wala’au podcast. Brought to you by the Livestock Extension Group of the University of Hawaii Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and the Center for Ag Profitability of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. A podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. Hosted by Extension Professionals Melelani Oshiro of UH Manoa CTAHR & Shannon Sand of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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What if there were simple steps you could take to safeguard your herd and secure food supplies from devastating diseases? Join us as Dr. Julia Herman, a respected beef cattle specialist veterinarian from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, shares her wealth of knowledge on livestock biosecurity. Dr. Herman's journey through the world of veterinary outreach and education reveals the importance of effective communication with producers and the creation of dynamic biosecurity plans tailor...
What if a name change could redefine a mission? Join us on this episode of Livestock Walaʻau, where hosts Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand share the exciting news about the University of Hawaii's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's fresh new identity. Delve into the latest from Hawaii's livestock community, including details on the Livestock Forage Disaster Program applications for Honolulu and Kauai counties. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or new to agriculture, this episode...
Curious about the hidden dynamics of Hawaii’s grasslands? Join us as we speak with Kevin Basienda, a passionate graduate researcher from the University of Hawaii, who has embarked on a mission to map out the lush yet invasive grass species across the islands. Intrigued by the complexities of these plant invaders, Kevin's journey led him to create the Hawaii Grass Atlas, a treasure trove of information featuring over 280 grass species. Through innovative data collection methods, including road...
What if you could safeguard your livestock from the unpredictable whims of nature? Join Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand on the Livestock Wala'au podcast as we unravel vital updates and resources for livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and beyond. We're excited to announce the newly released Small Ruminant Nutrition and Management webinar videos on our Livestock Extension Group YouTube channel. Plus, learn about the USDA Risk Management Agency's expansion of forage insurance in Hawaii County—a game-...
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4 MINI Episode 4. We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with Dr. Raquel Wong from Hawaii Department of Agriculture. We discuss inter-island transportation of livestock.Links:Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaii Webinar Series: Link HereUSDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) Pasture, Range, and Forage Insurance Information Session with East Co Group. Free but Registration is req...
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we talk with Jen Livesy from the East Co Group about the Pasture, Range and Forage (PRF) program recently expanded to Hawaii, an effort supported by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). We also will hear from two producers, Marissa Taylor and Brian Sprenger, who have been using PRF in their operations. Listen in to learn more about PRF and how you can apply it to your grazing operations! Resources & Links:USDA’s Risk Manageme...
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4 MINI Episode 4. We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with Jen Livsey, Founder/Agent EastCo Group, talking about the Pasture Range Forage program. Resources: Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaii Webinar Series: Link HereSmall Ruminant Producer Management Survey: Link HereHawai`i Cattlemen's Council Convention & Annual MeetingDates: November 22 & 23, 202...
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with our very own Shannon Sand. We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees and what you should consider when bringing on new hires into your operation. Be sure to tune in and learn more!Thanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Stay tuned for our upcoming episode with our very own Shannon Sand! We discuss the intaking and onboarding of new employees for your operation!Women in Ag Book Club Information: Link Here University of Nebraska-Lincoln Webinars: Link HereThanks for listening! Check out our other social media platforms!
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will talk with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, the Assistant Professor of Livestock Production at UH Manoa, and three of his graduate students, Taya Blad, Jesus Rojas, and Shaye Nishimura. They discuss their research projects focusing on trace minerals, parasite burden, and muscle growth! They also discuss their current preliminary data and the importance of small ruminant management practices in Hawaii. Be sure to tune in and learn more! Webinar Link...
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming webinars, Hawaiʻi program updates, and tools.Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:Hawaii: UH Manoa CTAHR Livestock Extension Small Ruminant Nutrition & Management in Hawaiʻi Webinar: REGISTRATION LINK HEREMid-West:Women In Ag Book Club Information Stay tuned for our next episode, where we talk with Dr. Caleb Reichhardt, who is the Assistant Professor of Livestock Production at UH Manoa, along with some of his gra...
Aloha! Thank you for tuning in! In this episode, we will be talking with Melelani Oshiro, who is the Livestock Extension Agent at UH CTAHR. She will be discussing the importance of body condition scoring for assessing the nutritional health of your livestock. This tool can be incredibly useful, so be sure to tune in and learn more!Resources: Body Condition Scores and Frame Scores For Beef CattleBody Condition Scoring SheepBody Condition Scores in GoatsHow Do You Evaluate A Chicken's Body...
Aloha! Welcome to Livestock Wala'au Season 4! We'll share upcoming workshops, seminars, and tools.Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:Hawaii: Hawaii BQA/BQAT In-Person Training: Registration and Info Mid-West:Women In Ag Book Club Information Job Opportunities:Livestock Extension Agents - UH CTAHR Extension: Junior/Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock Maui County) (#84918)Junior/Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock) (#85408) Junior Extension Agent (Livestock, Hawai'i Count...
Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we're joined by Cherryle Heu and Ryan Longman, who are here to share an exciting development for Hawai'i's ranchers. They've launched the Hawaii Rangeland Information Portal, or H-RIP, a tool designed to enhance productivity and sustainability in the ranching industry. Tune in to discover how this tool can benefit you!Resources: Link for Hawaii Rangeland Information PortalLink for: H-RIP tutorials Email: hcdp@hawaii.eduThanks fo...
Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will share some upcoming workshops, seminars and tools!Please fill out our Feedback Fest survey!Resources:Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:Hawaii:Leucaena Workshop Registration: https://forms.gle/cm36dLYgy1ApqsYx7Sheep Management Survey: https://go.hawaii.edu/7gnEmail mabran@hawaii.edu for more information about this project.Mid-West:Wildfire info: https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/wildfireQuicken c...
Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we have a conversation with Ruth Woiwode, an Assistant Professor for Animal Behavior and Well-Being at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We will be discussing low-stress animal handling, its relevance to livestock, and its significant economic impacts. Tune in to learn more about this topic!Additional Resources: Ruth Woiwode: Click Here for contact details.Check out our Feedback Fest survey!Thanks for listening! Check out our other...
Aloha and thank you for tuning in to the Livestock Wala'au Season 3! In this MINI episode, we will share some upcoming seminars and job opportunities.Please fill out our Feedback Fest survey!Resources:Webinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:HI: -Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation-Ag Day at the Capitol - February 8th from 11am-1pm - Cattlemen at the Capitol FEbruary 29th - Hawaii Range Camp will take place March 18-22, 2024 in Waimea! Sign up deadline February 23, 2024. If anyone ha...
Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with our co-host, Shannon Sand about Break-Even Analysis. Shannon will be discussing what a break-even analysis is, how you can apply it to your operation, and also share some resources that can help you get started! Tune in to learn more! Additional Resources: Shannon Sand - email: ssand2@unl.eduUsing breakeven analysis for better decisions (Article) Mobile Livestock Processing budget (YouTube) Thanks ...
Aloha & Happy New Year! In this MINI episode, we will be sharing about some upcoming seminars, funding programs and job opportunities. Resources:Job Opportunities:- Research Support Staff: CLICK HERE- Climate Smart Specialist: CLICK HEREWebinar/Workshop/Seminar Links:NE and the West:- December Series, Live throughout Nebraska & free to participate in: "So you’ve inherited a farm, now what?" : Click HereFunding Opportunities: - Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)- The H...
Aloha and mahalo for tuning in! In this episode, we "talk story" with John Hewlett, an Extension Educator at the University of Wyoming (UW). John is with the UW Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics and has a wide range of experience related to Risk Management in agriculture. Tune in to learn more about these programs! Additional Resources: John P. Hewlett - email: hewlett@uwyo.eduAg Help WantedNegotiation in Agriculture RightRiskThanks for listening! Chec...
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